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Gujarat Slums Get 'Cool Roofs' To Combat Extreme Heat
Hundreds of roofs in the informal settlements of Gujarat have been painted in a reflective, white coating over the last two months to try to keep their occupants cooler.
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Scientists Warn of Alarming Rise in Marine Heat Waves and Its Impact on Oceans
Reports indicate a sharp rise in marine heat waves, with 2023–2024 experiencing a 240% increase compared to past years. Scientists warn of devastating effects on marine life, including mass die-offs, coral reef degradation, and increased storm intensity. Coastal communities are at risk as extreme weather events linked to warming oceans become mor...
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8 Effective Remedies To Prepare Yourself For Summer Heat Wave
Tips For Summer: To help you stay safe, we have compiled eight effective remedies to prepare yourself for an intense summer heatwave.
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Increasing Global Heatwave Hotspots Defy Climate Model Predictions
Heatwave hotspots exceeding climate models are emerging globally, with regions like northwestern Europe, central China, and the U.S. Pacific Northwest witnessing record-breaking extremes. Recent findings reveal jet stream wobbles, vegetation drying, and atmospheric patterns driving these anomalies. Notable impacts include wildfires, crop failures, ...
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Bumble Bees Suffering From Loss of Smell After Heat Waves Struck the Planet Last Year, Finds Study
Extreme heat waves are not only a growing threat to humans but also to vital pollinators like bumble bees. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals that heat waves can significantly impair bumble bees' ability to detect the scents of flowers they depend on for food. This discovery raises concerns about the potentia...
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7 Dead, 3 Missing After Heavy Rain, Floods Hit China: Report
China is enduring a summer of extreme weather, with heavy rains battering swathes of the country and many regions enduring sweltering heat waves, is by far the world's largest emitter of the greenhouse gases says scientists.
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Humanity Suffering From "Extreme Heat Epidemic": UN Chief
Humanity is suffering from an "extreme heat epidemic," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, calling for action to limit the impacts of heat waves intensified by climate change.
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Father, Daughter Die At National Park In US After Running Out Of Water In Extreme Heat
By the time the pair was found, they were already dead, according to the National Park Service.
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5 Billion People Suffered Extreme Heat In June, 619 Million In India Alone
Nearly five billion people globally, including 619 million from India, experienced climate-change-driven extreme heat over nine days in June, according to a new analysis by an independent group of scientists based in the US.
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Delhi Power Demand Reaches All-Time High Of 8.6 Gigawatts Amid Extreme Heat
As searing temperatures reaching up to 47 degrees Celsius continue to boil Delhi, the capital's electricity usage has reached an incredible peak of 8,647 MW today, its highest-ever peak power demand.
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4 Dead, Over A Dozen Missing As China Struggles With Extreme Floods, Heat
More than a dozen people were missing in China on Tuesday after heavy rains and flooding struck swaths of the south, while the north baked under some of its highest temperatures this year.
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Heavy Rain In Mumbai, Nearby Districts Brings Relief From Extreme Heat
Mumbai and its neighbouring areas received heavy rains in the last 24 hours, bringing down the mercury and providing relief to residents from the hot and humid weather, officials said on Sunday.
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ISRO Satellite Mission To Monitor Earth Temperature Amid Extreme Heatwave
India has been experiencing an unprecedented heat wave with many parts of north India breaching 50 degrees Celsius.
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Explained: How Extreme Heat Can Affect Your Mental Health
During heat waves, hospital admissions for mental health spike. The past 10 years were the hottest on record, and as we prepare for another scorcher of a summer, its time to take steps to increase our preparedness for extreme heat.
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No Sign Of Respite From Sweltering Heat In These States For Next 5 Days
A blistering heat wave swept through large parts of India for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, affecting health and livelihoods.
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Gujarat Slums Get 'Cool Roofs' To Combat Extreme Heat
Hundreds of roofs in the informal settlements of Gujarat have been painted in a reflective, white coating over the last two months to try to keep their occupants cooler.
-
Scientists Warn of Alarming Rise in Marine Heat Waves and Its Impact on Oceans
Reports indicate a sharp rise in marine heat waves, with 2023–2024 experiencing a 240% increase compared to past years. Scientists warn of devastating effects on marine life, including mass die-offs, coral reef degradation, and increased storm intensity. Coastal communities are at risk as extreme weather events linked to warming oceans become mor...
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8 Effective Remedies To Prepare Yourself For Summer Heat Wave
Tips For Summer: To help you stay safe, we have compiled eight effective remedies to prepare yourself for an intense summer heatwave.
-
Increasing Global Heatwave Hotspots Defy Climate Model Predictions
Heatwave hotspots exceeding climate models are emerging globally, with regions like northwestern Europe, central China, and the U.S. Pacific Northwest witnessing record-breaking extremes. Recent findings reveal jet stream wobbles, vegetation drying, and atmospheric patterns driving these anomalies. Notable impacts include wildfires, crop failures, ...
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Bumble Bees Suffering From Loss of Smell After Heat Waves Struck the Planet Last Year, Finds Study
Extreme heat waves are not only a growing threat to humans but also to vital pollinators like bumble bees. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals that heat waves can significantly impair bumble bees' ability to detect the scents of flowers they depend on for food. This discovery raises concerns about the potentia...
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7 Dead, 3 Missing After Heavy Rain, Floods Hit China: Report
China is enduring a summer of extreme weather, with heavy rains battering swathes of the country and many regions enduring sweltering heat waves, is by far the world's largest emitter of the greenhouse gases says scientists.
-
Humanity Suffering From "Extreme Heat Epidemic": UN Chief
Humanity is suffering from an "extreme heat epidemic," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, calling for action to limit the impacts of heat waves intensified by climate change.
-
Father, Daughter Die At National Park In US After Running Out Of Water In Extreme Heat
By the time the pair was found, they were already dead, according to the National Park Service.
-
5 Billion People Suffered Extreme Heat In June, 619 Million In India Alone
Nearly five billion people globally, including 619 million from India, experienced climate-change-driven extreme heat over nine days in June, according to a new analysis by an independent group of scientists based in the US.
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Delhi Power Demand Reaches All-Time High Of 8.6 Gigawatts Amid Extreme Heat
As searing temperatures reaching up to 47 degrees Celsius continue to boil Delhi, the capital's electricity usage has reached an incredible peak of 8,647 MW today, its highest-ever peak power demand.
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4 Dead, Over A Dozen Missing As China Struggles With Extreme Floods, Heat
More than a dozen people were missing in China on Tuesday after heavy rains and flooding struck swaths of the south, while the north baked under some of its highest temperatures this year.
-
Heavy Rain In Mumbai, Nearby Districts Brings Relief From Extreme Heat
Mumbai and its neighbouring areas received heavy rains in the last 24 hours, bringing down the mercury and providing relief to residents from the hot and humid weather, officials said on Sunday.
-
ISRO Satellite Mission To Monitor Earth Temperature Amid Extreme Heatwave
India has been experiencing an unprecedented heat wave with many parts of north India breaching 50 degrees Celsius.
-
Explained: How Extreme Heat Can Affect Your Mental Health
During heat waves, hospital admissions for mental health spike. The past 10 years were the hottest on record, and as we prepare for another scorcher of a summer, its time to take steps to increase our preparedness for extreme heat.
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No Sign Of Respite From Sweltering Heat In These States For Next 5 Days
A blistering heat wave swept through large parts of India for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, affecting health and livelihoods.
